Ziggy Marley, Flo Rida and more: 4 shows to see in the Coachella Valley this week
Here are my picks for this weekend's can't-miss live performances in the Coachella Valley and surrounding communities.
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Reggae: The last name Marley is iconic in reggae music. In 1965, a Jamaican band called The Wailers released its debut album "The Wailing Wailers," featuring singer Bob Marley, who later formed Bob Marley & The Wailers. Marley became a pioneer of the genre and sparked interest in reggae music worldwide.
Following his death in 1981, several of Marley’s children pursued their own music careers. His son Ziggy made his debut during his childhood in 1979 with siblings Sharon, Cedella, and Stephen as The Melody Makers.
Ziggy Marley will perform on Friday at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $75 to $150. aguacalientecasinos.com
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Rap: Flo Rida has sold over 100 million records worldwide featuring his blend of rap and electronic dance music. His 2007 debut single "Low" featuring T-Pain went viral and has been ranked No. 26 on Billboard's All-Time Hot 100. Many of his songs became club anthems during the 2010s and he collaborated with artists such as David Guetta, Kesha, will.i.am (of Black Eyed Peas), Pitbull, Timbaland and more.
Flo Rida will perform on Friday at Spotlight 29 Casino.
If you go: 7 p.m. Friday, Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. Tickets start at $62.90. spotlight29.com
Mexican: Mexican band Enigma Norte?o and Spanish singer-songwriter Luis Mexia will perform on Friday at Morongo Casino Resort Spa. Enigma Norte?o is prominent in the U.S. and Mexico for its ballads "El Ondeado (M1)" and "Aunque Sea en Silencio (Cuatro Paredes)." Many of the band's YouTube videos have launched them to international success.
Mexia's fusion of Latin music influences with contemporary rock has resulted in numerous collaborations with Spanish artists and performances at major European festivals like Primavera Sound and the Vi?a del Mar Festival.
If you go: 8 p.m. Friday, Morongo Casino Resort Spa, 49-500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. Tickets start at $57.25. morongocasinoresort.com
Tribute: In 2006, pop-punk band My Chemical Romance took its fans to "The Black Parade." The rock opera about a man dying of cancer reflecting on his life and experiences in the afterlife was ranked by many music publications as one of the top albums of the 2000s. The album's lead single "Welcome to the Black Parade" was a smash hit and even acclaimed composer Andrew Lloyd Weber became a fan after watching the music video for the song.
The Last Parade, a My Chemical Romance tribute band, will perform on Friday in the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
If you go: 7 p.m. Friday, the Rock Yard at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Free. fantasyspringsresort.com
Desert Sun reporter Brian Blueskye covers arts and entertainment. He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @bblueskye.
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